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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Am (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Godfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godfather has chosen The Godfather Theme Song as his entrance music. The Godfather will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Am!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Godfather!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godfather sizes up Am with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Am changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Godfather tries to avoid it but Am manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Godfather to the ground. Godfather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Am takes a swing at Godfather's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godfather! But no joy.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Am throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godfather lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Am scores with a jab to the body.
Am just misses with a punch to the body.
Sam Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am misses with a hook to the body
and Godfather connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Am shoots for a double leg takedown but Godfather sprawls well. He's pushed Am's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Am has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Godfather after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Am. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godfather scores with a hook to the body.
Godfather pushes Am back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Godfather.
Am fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Am stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Godfather on the inside.
Am tries to throw a body punch but Godfather avoids it by throwing Am back against the cage.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Godfather controls the action.
Am wants to break free but Godfather has control.
Godfather taking a breather.
Godfather tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godfather lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godfather.
Godfather is pressed up against the cage. Am has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Godfather down to the mat. Godfather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Am fails with the takedown
and Godfather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Am closes this distance looking for a takedown but Godfather circles away.
Godfather scores with a crisp jab that stopped Am in his tracks.
Am misses with a jab to the body
and Godfather counters with a big right hand! Oh Am is in trouble here! Godfather follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Godfather!
An out of breath The Godfather thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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273 lbs
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239 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Dos Santos.
Bravo forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Bravo keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bravo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bravo lands with a right to the head.
Bravo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bravo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Bravo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Bravo.
A short left from Bravo.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Bravo has double underhooks.
Bravo misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bravo.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Bravo is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Bravo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bravo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bravo walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bravo misses with a double jab
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Eddie Bravo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos jabs at Bravo's body.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Bravo! He's out on his feet! Dos Santos rushes in and drops Bravo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thiago Dos Santos!
Thiago Dos Santos took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Voorheez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voorheez has chosen California Love as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Voorheez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorheez moves to clinch but Dollar breaks away
and Dollar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dollar swats away the attempt to clinch by Voorheez.
An attempted straight right counter from Dollar misses the target.
Voorheez closes the distance but Dollar moves to the side
and Dollar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voorheez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dollar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voorheez tries to clinch up
and Voorheez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar scores with a punch to the head.
Dollar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Voorheez has Dollar up against the cage in a clinch.
Voorheez lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Cameron Dollar has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar blocks the elbow strike.
Voorheez lands a good knee to the midsection. Dollar won't want to take too many of those.
Voorheez landing knees to the head.
Dollar is breathing heavily.
Voorheez lands a damaging elbow.
Dollar takes an elbow to the temple.
Dollar working hard to break the clinch.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dollar pushes Voorheez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.
Dollar is trying to push Voorheez away but Voorheez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dollar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voorheez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voorheez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Voorheez has Dollar pressed against the cage, preventing Dollar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Voorheez.
Dollar takes an elbow to the temple.
Cameron Dollar's cut is getting worse.
Voorheez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dollar is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Voorheez.
Nice elbow from Voorheez.
Dollar takes an elbow to the temple.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Voorheez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dollar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Voorheez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dollar blocks it with crossed arms.
Dollar blocks an elbow strike from Voorheez.
Dollar tries to break free but Voorheez pushes him back against the cage.
Dollar wants to get back to striking at distance but Voorheez won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Dollar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dollar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dollar tries to break the clinch but Voorheez is controlling the position.
Dollar working hard to break the clinch.
Voorheez trying to land knees to the body.
Dollar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dollar has had enough of the clinch but Voorheez keeps him there for the moment.
Voorheez lands a damaging elbow.
Cameron Dollar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dollar is trying to force a seperation but Voorheez has the dominant position.
Voorheez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dollar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar has had enough of the clinch but Voorheez keeps him there for the moment.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dollar's defenses.
Voorheez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dollar's defenses.
Knees to the body from Voorheez.
Voorheez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dollar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Voorheez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Cameron Dollar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Voorheez crunches a lovely knee into Dollar's ribcage.
Voorheez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Voorheez lands an elbow just above Dollar 's eye.
Voorheez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dollar's face.
Dollar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voorheez pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Dollar! Voorheez unloads with more strikes and Dollar sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Voorheez!
Jason Voorheez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tappy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tappy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Rouge!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rouge scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gilmore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rouge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rouge lands a big head kick that sends Gilmore tumbling to the mat! Rouge takes a step backwards and waves Gilmore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gilmore is rocked!
Rouge thuds his shin into the meat of Gilmore's side.
Oh Gilmore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouge seems to be stalking Gilmore here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Gilmore drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Rouge!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sinclair Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jesus is Just Alright. Lewis Rampage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sinclair Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church shoots in and drives through. Rampage sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Church has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rampage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Church.
Church fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinclair Church. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Rampage as Church shoots in.
Rampage wants to counter the offense by Church and move into the clinch position.
Rampage moves into the clinch.
Church tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rampage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rampage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Church regains guard.
Rampage postures up and lands a big shot to Church's brow.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rampage trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
Rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Church is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rampage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Church throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church lands an upkick as Rampage stands over him.
Church tries to strike from the bottom.
Rampage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rampage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rampage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rampage trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
Rampage tries to free his leg and advance position but Church is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Church throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Church trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Church throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Church striking off his back but it's not causing Rampage any problems.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rampage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rampage lands in his opponent's guard.
Church on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Church tries to get out of the position.
Rampage gets to his feet. Church looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage gets caught napping as Church dives in and scores a takedown. Rampage manages to retain guard.
Church has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Church with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rampage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rampage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Church.
Rampage looking to control.
Rampage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Church can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Church with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it.
Church with a flurry of punches that miss.
Church cracks Rampage with a solid left hand.
Church throwing strikes but missing.
Rampage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Church connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Church accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Church stands up over Rampage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Church is looking to work some ground and pound but Rampage has wrist control.
Church throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage slaps away a takedown attempt from Church, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Church is breathing heavily.
Rampage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rampage lands in his opponent's guard.
Church throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Church throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rampage is working Church over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rampage drops back looking for a leg! Church is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Church manages to kick Rampage off! Rampage jumps back into Church's guard.
Church throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Church will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rampage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Rampage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Church with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rampage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Church has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rampage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rampage lands a takedown into guard.
Lewis Rampage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rampage looking to pass the guard.
Rampage trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
Rampage wants to get up but he can't break Church's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church tries to strike from the bottom.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Church shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rampage sprawls well. Rampage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Church gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinclair Church. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Church tries to sprawl but Rampage drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Church striking from the bottom.
Rampage seems to be working for a kimura but Church defends the submission attempt.
Rampage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Church. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Church tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Church is trying to get back to full guard.
Rampage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage blocks the strikes from Church.
Rampage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rampage wants to take a breather but Church is having none of it.
Church lands with a few short shots to the body.
Rampage passes to full mount!
Church is squirming around, avoiding Rampage's attempts to control the action.
Church sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rampage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Church sees it coming and defends easily.
Church manages to get to full guard.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Church will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Church is striking off his back. Rampage thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Church connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Rampage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Church keeps working.
Church striking from the bottom.
Rampage wants to control but Church is keeping him busy.
Church is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Rampage wants to control the pace but Church is squirming around nicely.
Rampage landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Church flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Church flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rampage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rampage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Church is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rampage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rampage lands with some strikes.
Church manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Church missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Church missing with punches from the bottom.
Church flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Rampage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rampage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Church has a closed guard, preventing Rampage from standing up.
Rampage wants to pass the guard but Church is keeping the position.
Church doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Church is striking but Rampage is not phased and passes to half guard.
Church punching from the bottom.
Rampage trying to control from half guard but Church is working away.
Rampage blocks the strikes from Church.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Rampage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Church knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rampage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Church throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church missing with punches from the bottom.
Rampage is looking to take a break and control but Church is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Church throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Church tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Church is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rampage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Church tries to clinch
and Rampage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rampage wants to work for an arm triangle but Church is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Church landing strikes from the bottom.
Church tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Church tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Church is refusing to be controlled, as Rampage sits in half guard.
Rampage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rampage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rampage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but Church defending well.
Church punching from the bottom.
Church is refusing to be controlled, as Rampage sits in half guard.
Rampage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Church sees it coming and defends easily.
Rampage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rampage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Church landing small, sideways elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is trying to work for a kimura but Church is defending well.
Church punching from the bottom.
Rampage trying to control from half guard but Church is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rampage is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Church's half guard.
Church lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Rampage wants to work for an arm triangle but Church is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Church moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lewis Rampage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage stopping the sweep attempt from Church.
Church throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Church tries to strike from the bottom.
Church striking off his back but it's not causing Rampage any problems.
Rampage controlling from the top position.
Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Church is on top in guard.
Church with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rampage controls Church momentarily but Church frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Rampage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rampage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Rampage!
Lewis Rampage made sure to mention his sponsor, Devotion Energy Inc (Laundry)(Flights) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ueki Boku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ueki Boku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Graham lands a two punch combo.
Boku is rocked!
Graham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boku at a distance.
Graham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boku misses with a takedown attempt - Graham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boku sets himself, and Graham steps forward looking for the clinch! Boku avoids it this time.
We've been hearing reports that Boku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Graham digs a good hook to Boku's body.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Boku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boku backs away from a small jab... but Graham lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Boku crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Graham with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mason Graham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ricky Butler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ricky Butler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butler throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Butler thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butler pinned against the cage. Butler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emelianenko looking to score a takedown here. Butler is defending well but Emelianenko drives through and ends up in Butler's guard.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Emelianenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Butler trying to control the position.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Butler is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Butler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Butler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ricky Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Emelianenko.
Butler swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Butler throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko wants to counter the offense by Butler and move into the clinch position.
Butler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Butler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Butler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Butler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butler pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Butler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Butler.
Butler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
Butler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Butler digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler misses with a punch to the body.
Butler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Butler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Butler.
Butler tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Butler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Butler.
Butler tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Butler struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Butler to the mat but Butler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Butler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Butler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Butler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Alexander Emelianenko has been cut.
Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
Butler cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Butler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Emelianenko to stand back up!
Emelianenko is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butler moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Butler finish him?
Emelianenko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko pushing down on Butler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Emelianenko is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Butler as he works his way to full guard.
Butler wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
Emelianenko is looking to pass into half guard but Butler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Butler is in guard.
Emelianenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Butler is defending well. Emelianenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Butler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Emelianenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Emelianenko!
A victorious Alexander Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Hitogoroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hitogoroshi's choice of entrance music: Crooked by Bassbin Twins. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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19
219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ren Hitogoroshi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty misses with a looping left.
Hitogoroshi looks to land a combination but McCarty avoids it well.
Hitogoroshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hitogoroshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarty.
Good shot there by McCarty.
Hitogoroshi misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Hitogoroshi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCarty moves out of range as Hitogoroshi strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarty misses the target.
McCarty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hitogoroshi throws a hook but McCarty blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitogoroshi.
Nice shot by McCarty.
Hitogoroshi throws a jab when McCarty was well out of range.
Hitogoroshi's coach down at Fokai Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hitogoroshi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarty.
McCarty lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Hitogoroshi finds it's target.
McCarty avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCarty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hitogoroshi misses with a shot to the body
letting McCarty counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from McCarty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarty lands a leg kick that knocks Hitogoroshi off balance momentarily.
McCarty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitogoroshi throws out the jab.
Hitogoroshi lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hitogoroshi, as that shot connected.
McCarty is looking to slow Hitogoroshi down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarty, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McCarty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCarty loads up on a big right hand but Hitogoroshi slips the punch.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook.
McCarty is looking to counter punch.
McCarty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hitogoroshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitogoroshi misses with a body shot.
Hitogoroshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarty is just out of range.
Hitogoroshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarty counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hitogoroshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCarty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitogoroshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCarty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarty blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarty scores with a hook to the body. Hitogoroshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hitogoroshi checks a leg kick.
Hitogoroshi swings for the body but McCarty moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hitogoroshi. Those never looked like landing.
McCarty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitogoroshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren McCarty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarty scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitogoroshi should have avoided that one.
Jab by McCarty.
McCarty thumps Hitogoroshi with a low kick.
Hitogoroshi takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hitogoroshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCarty has got the better of the exchanges.
McCarty avoids the body shot from Hitogoroshi.
A slow jab from Hitogoroshi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitogoroshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hitogoroshi throws a hook to the side of McCarty's head but McCarty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hitogoroshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty cracks Hitogoroshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCarty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCarty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hitogoroshi moves away from the strike by McCarty.
McCarty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hitogoroshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarty moves away.
Hitogoroshi throws a sloppy body shot
and McCarty counters with a good, hard body kick but Hitogoroshi shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarty.
Hitogoroshi swings for the body but McCarty moves out of range.
McCarty throwing a counter right hand but Hitogoroshi manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi misses the shot to the body.
McCarty misses with a wild body shot.
McCarty lands a leg kick that knocks Hitogoroshi off balance momentarily.
Hitogoroshi blocks a leg kick.
Hitogoroshi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarty.
Hitogoroshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitogoroshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarty.
Hitogoroshi misses with a double jab
and McCarty counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty is looking to score with low kicks.
Hitogoroshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCarty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hitogoroshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hitogoroshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarty.
Hitogoroshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hitogoroshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCarty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hitogoroshi is breathing heavily.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.
You can see that Hitogoroshi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A short left from McCarty.
McCarty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCarty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitogoroshi can do to turn this around?
Hitogoroshi tries to stall but McCarty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hitogoroshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitogoroshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitogoroshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarty.
McCarty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarty misses with a body shot.
Hitogoroshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCarty.
Hitogoroshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Hitogoroshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitogoroshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCarty lands a jab to the head.
Darren McCarty is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarty just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitogoroshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hitogoroshi looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarty is just out of range.
A big right from Hitogoroshi misses.
McCarty lands a big head kick that sends Hitogoroshi to the canvas! McCarty follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren McCarty!
Darren McCarty seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ren Hitogoroshi spoke after the fight, saying 'A Yakuza should always be prepared for death - whether his own or someone else's. Tonight was not my night, but as I am still breathing, my opponents should be aware that their lives are still in danger.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merkan Killmaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killmaz has chosen Through the fire and flames as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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20
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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27
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merkan Killmaz!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dick.
Dick pushes Killmaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick avoids the elbow strike from Killmaz, against the cage.
Dick keeps control of Killmaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Dick.
Dick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killmaz missing with knees to the body.
Killmaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killmaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killmaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Killmaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Dick has double underhooks.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killmaz avoids the elbow strike from Dick, against the cage.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Killmaz looks winded!
Killmaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dick avoids the damage to the body.
Dick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dick.
Dick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killmaz backwards.
Dick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killmaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killmaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dick.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killmaz backwards.
It looks like Merkan Killmaz has been cut.
Killmaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Dick.
Dick lands a body punch.
Dick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Killmaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killmaz seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Dick shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Killmaz is backing up but Dick catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Killmaz covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Dick Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dick!
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